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batten

verb

/ˈbætn/

Meaning

To fasten or secure something tightly.

They battened down the hatches before the storm.

batten down the hatches

fasten, secure, tighten, lock

loosen, release

batten down, batten up, batten secure

to assure someone that one will definitely do something; to give one's word

to wash clothes, linens, etc.; or to conceal the origins of money obtained illegally

to surround a place with armed forces to capture it; to overwhelm with requests or attention

to stop the flow of blood or liquid from a wound or source

to talk with pride about something you have or achieved

Make or become stronger; reinforce or fortify something physically, mentally, or emotionally.